Meg 2: The Trench has been given a 12A age rating for moderate threat, violence, bloody images, rude gestures

Sequel movie Meg 2: The Trench has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, violence, bloody images, rude gestures

As with the first movie, The Meg, the followup stars Jason Statham who has previously starred in Fast and Furious 7 and Cellular, the movie also stars Sienna Guillory who has appeared in Resident Evil: Afterlife and Kiss, Kiss! Bang Bang.

Taking over on directing duties this time is Ben Wheatley who has previously directed Sightseers and Rebecca.

Movie Synopsis

Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Meg 2: The Trench
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate threat, violence, bloody images, rude gestures
• Release date: 4th August 2023
• Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hours 56 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Ben Wheatley
• Starring:
  • Jason Statham
  • Sienna Guillory
  • Cliff Curtis

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